Greek-Canadian seriously injured in violent assault in Iraklio, Crete
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A 49-year-old Greek Canadian man was severely injured in a brutal assault on the southern island of Crete that left him needing multiple surgical procedures.
According to police, the incident occurred in the early hours of July 16 at a nightclub in central Iraklio.
The victim, who has familial ties to Crete, was reportedly enjoying the evening with his family when a group of individuals who were also at the nightclub assaulted the Greek Canadian, his partner and her sons, as they left the venue.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear.
Preliminary investigations have identified two suspects, who are currently being sought by authorities.